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What вЂ“ How вЂ“ Why?
How to Set up
a terrarium
Care of lizards,
turtles and spiders
www.JBL.de
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Contents
1 Introduction............................................................................................. 3
2 Where are the animals from?................................................................ 4
3 The terrarium.......................................................................................... 5
Choosing the size and shape of your terrarium.................................... 5
Choosing the location for your terrarium.............................................. 6
The climate in your terrarium................................................................ 8
4 Choosing the equipment for your terrarium........................................ 7
Lighting................................................................................................. 7
Heating................................................................................................. 9
Supply of water and moisture and water care.................................... 10
Ventilation of the terrarium.................................................................. 12
5 Types of terrariums.............................................................................. 13
6 The desert terrarium............................................................................ 14
Lighting for the desert terrarium......................................................... 16
Heating in the desert terrarium........................................................... 18
7 The rain forest terrarium...................................................................... 20
The aquatic terrarium or paludarium.................................................. 22
Lighting for rain forest terrariums and aquatic terrariums.................. 23
Heating in rain forest terrariums and aquatic terrariums.................... 25
8 Feeding the terrarium animals............................................................ 26
How often should the animals be fed?............................................... 26
Food for carnivores............................................................................. 26
Food for turtles................................................................................... 28
Food for vegetarians........................................................................... 28
Vitamins and minerals......................................................................... 29
9 Terrarium care....................................................................................... 30
Cleaning.............................................................................................. 30
Useful utensils.................................................................................... 31
10Health.................................................................................................... 32
Selecting the animals.......................................................................... 32
Quarantine.......................................................................................... 33
11 Product overview.................................................................................. 34
12 Impressions from JBL Expeditions & Workshops............................ 42
JBL GmbH & Co. KG
DieselstraГџe 3
67141 Neuhofen
Germany
www.JBL.de
2nd Edition 11/2012
Text and photos: Uwe Dost and Heiko Blessin
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1 Introduction
The fascination of terrariums
Terrarium-keeping has experienced an
enormous boom in the past twenty years.
In the midst of the increasing hustle and
bustle of our world, an island of nature in
their homes offers many people an opportunity to relax while watching their terrarium
pets after a long day of work. For example,
by losing themselves in a richly planted indoor jungle with a waterfall and a variety of
creatures such as small anoles, day geckos
and colourful small frogs. Observing the fascinating behaviour and interaction of these
animals can be relaxing and entertaining at
the same time.
The enormous selection of high-quality
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technical equipment, diverse accessories
and types of food along with the wealth of
information on the needs of terrarium inhabitants available to beginners in well-stocked
pet shops today has doubtlessly made a
major contribution to the triumphant march
of terrarium-keeping.
JBLвЂ™s Research & Development Team is in
charge of applying the bountiful findings
on the habitats of terrarium animals gained
from the JBL Research Expeditions to JBLвЂ™s
products and services. After the test phases
are finished, terrarium keepers will be able
to find the results on the JBL shelves in pet
shops.
We urgently recommend obtaining detailed
information on your future terrarium pets in
a pet supply store and not simply buying a
вЂћcute little lizard with a mini terrariumвЂњ only
to find out later that, firstly, itвЂ�s not a pet to
pet and, secondly, itвЂ™s going to grow to a
length of 80 cm.
This booklet intends to give you some information, tips and ideas before you dive into
this fascinating hobby.
Surface temperature
measurements in Costa
Rica during the 2012 JBL
Expedition
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2 Where are the animals from?
Most of the 3000 or so amphibian species
and approx. 6000 reptile species come from
tropical and subtropical latitudes. There are
also many interesting terrarium animals in
Europe, but they are almost all protected
by law, making them unavailable for terrarium-keeping. As a result of increased
breeding in captivity, the share of reptiles
that have not been obtained from the wild
is increasing markedly. This benefits the
protection of the animals in addition to increasing our knowledge of numerous spe-
Dry rock biotope with wide local temperature variations
Relatively constant temperatures, high humidity and an absence of harsh light are the
environmental conditions encountered by
animals in the jungle. As almost all terrarium
pets are cold-blooded, their body temperature depends fully on the temperature of
their surroundings and the sunвЂ™s rays. The
animals keep their body temperature in
the optimum range through specific forms
of behaviour such as basking in the sun or
seeking out cooler zones. Only then can
their digestion and metabolism work effec-
Agama sunning themselves in their habitat
cies. Many of the 800 species of spiders are
also finding an increasing number of fans
and gradually losing their (undeserved) bad
reputation. As a result, they are no longer
considered creepy, and are viewed as fascinating instead!
It is always worth learning as much as possible about the natural habitats of your pets.
The more detailed the information, the closer the conditions in the terrarium can resemble the natural environment. Desert animals
only appear to live under hot conditions at
first glance. Anyone who has been in the
desert knows how it can get extremely cold
night there and would will be sure to apply
this experience to their terrarium. The situation in tropical rain forests is quite different:
A shady stream in the rainforest
tively and the animals display the behaviour
typical of their species. This is an important
consideration in reptile keeping.
In the following chapters, we would like to
present two types of terrariums as examples to illustrate setting up a terrarium, the
equipment used and care. One type is a
desert terrarium with the corresponding
extreme temperature conditions, and the
other a rainforest environment, representing the вЂћjungle behind glassвЂњ. As a variation
on the rainforest terrarium, the paludarium
or aqua-terrarium is mentioned, which can
resemble an aquarium more closely or less
closely.
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3 The terrarium
Nowadays, specialist retailers offer a wide
range of terrariums, mostly with glass panes
with silicone adhesive. These can usually be
accessed from the front by sliding panes.
Small terrariums for invertebrates often
come with folding doors on the front instead
of sliding panes of glass.
Building your own terrarium is barely worth
the effort anymore nowadays.
Choosing the size and
shape of your terrarium
The format, volume and technical equipment of the terrarium
should be selected in accordance with the specific requirements of the species, the size
of the animals and the range of
movement required.
As a general rule, the larger, the
better! The equipment should
always correspond precisely to
the volume of the tank, so that there are no
immediate losses due to overheating in the
event that the temperature control system
fails. Suitable decorations should be used to
structure the habitat to provide the animals
with spots to retreat to without cluttering
the terrarium or compromising hygiene. Of
course, the floor of the terrarium is crucial
for your bottom dwellers, while the height of
the terrarium is important for your tree dwellers. A strict division of terrariums into a few
standard types of terrariums doesnвЂ™t make
much sense due to the diverse needs and
adaptations of the animals, especially not
when considering that the boundaries between the different types are often blurred.
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Choosing the location
for your terrarium
With only a few exceptions, any location
within a house is actually suitable. However, you should make sure to choose a location where you can observe the animals
comfortably from your favourite place. You
should also be able to reach the terrarium
for cleaning, feeding, etc. without going
through contortions!
Also make sure not to choose a location
with a risk of overheating from sunlight such
as a spot near a window. Attic flats which
are very warm in the summer and barely
cool off at night are not suited for keeping
heat-sensitive species. Last, but not least,
the weight-bearing capacity of the surface
under the terrarium must also be taken into
account.
ing. The animals will only be able to display
their full repertoire of behaviour and lead a
healthy life if the typical climate of their immediate habitat is reproduced as closely
as possible through the skilful selection of
equipment.
The temperature (of the air and the floor/
substrate and of local sites with high temperatures), lighting (duration, intensity and
quality of light), the relative humidity and
ventilation (air supply/removal) make up the
most important climatic factors in a terrarium. As in the wild, the individual elements of
climate influence each other and are subject
to the changes occurring in the course of a
day. The relative humidity normally decreases in parallel with an increase in the duration of operation of the lighting and heating
equipment. This must be taken into account
when selecting a terrarium. The individual
climate parameters usually change quickly
in a small-volume tank, so that they need to
be optimised continually by the use of sophisticated control technology or repeated
manual intervention. In large-volume tanks,
the climatic factors change much more
slowly and it is easier to create zones with
different microclimates (zones of different
temperatures and humidities) so the animals
can seek out places with the climatic conditions they prefer any time.
The climate in your terrarium
The climate in the terrarium is the most
important factor for your animalsвЂ� wellbe-
Rock iguana in a terrarium
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4 Choosing the equipment for your terrarium
Lighting
As cold-blooded animals, terrarium animals
are far more dependent on light, i.e. the quality and intensity of light, than warm-blooded
vertebrates. Activity, feeding, digestion or
resting phases are influenced by the alternation of day and night, and especially by
the intensity of light. Besides this, many terrarium animals associate light with heat and
seek light places in the terrarium in order to
вЂћbask in the sunвЂњ. These considerations are
especially important when choosing heating
equipment for desert terrariums. There are
differences in the yield and quality of light,
depending on the light source used. Fluorescent tubes, for example, provide a lot of
light with little heat production, whereas light
bulbs convert a major share of the energy
Bearded dragons sunbathing under a spotlight
taken up into heat and only a small share
into light. The question as to which quality
of light is best suited for a specific terrarium is easy to answer if we take a look at
nature: For millions of years, plants and animals have been adapting to what the sun
sends down to the earth in a long evolutionary process. If we look at the spectrum
of sunlight (meaning the part of solar radi-
ation that is visible to us), we recognise a
very even distribution of all spectral colours.
For this reason, lamps for terrariums should
have a spectrum that is as close to being
balanced and without gaps as possible. At
the same time, all of the plants and animals
will be able to exhibit their full natural brilliant
colouring. Metal halide lamps (JBL L-U-W)
are the top choice for animals requiring
sunlight, ultraviolet light (i.e. diurnal animals)
and heat. They offer a full spectrum that is
sunlight simulating, including UV-A and B
radiation, along with heat emission for the
terrarium. Accordingly, the temperature in
the terrarium decreases after the lamps are
switched off, thereby simulating the desired
night-time drop in temperature. The JBL
L-U-W lamps are available in two different
wattages and two versions, depending on
whether the animals require a lot of UV (JBL
ReptilDesert L-U-W) or less UV (JBL ReptilJungle L-U-W).
The fluorescent tubes sold by JBL are also
so-called full-spectrum tubes which come
in two different versions for terrariums: JBL
SOLAR Reptil Sun and JBL SOLAR Reptil
Jungle.
UV-light, specifically in the UV-A and UV-B
ranges, also plays a significant role in terrarium lighting. Depending on their origin,
terrarium animals require more UV light or
less for their well-being. UV-B stimulates Vitamin D3 synthesis from the Vitamin D2 precursor. UV-A stimulates pigmentation. It is
important to take into account that the glass
absorbs around 50 % of the UV radiation,
so that the lamps should always be installed
inside the terrarium. The distance between
the light source and the animal is another
important factor: There is information direct-
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ly on the lamp indicating how much radiation is emitted at which distance from the
lamp. If the terrarium is high, the animals
can get closer to their UV source if they are
provided with something to climb up on.
The following applies for animals that require UV: These animals will not stay healthy
if fluorescent tubes are used, even if they
emit UV radiation! It is imperative for a UV
spot lamp or an L-U-W lamp to be mounted
additionally. When using metal halide lamps,
one must also bear in mind that they may/
can only be operated with special electronic
ballasts (JBL TempSet Unit L-U-W).
Tip: The use of high-quality reflectors such
as JBL SOLAR Reflect can double the light
yield of all the light sources recommended
here.
Overview of JBL terrarium lights
JBL Product
JBL ReptilJungle Daylight
JBL ReptilJungle UV 190
JBL ReptilJungle UV 310
JBL ReptilDesert Daylight
JBL ReptilDesert UV 300
JBL ReptilDesert UV 480
JBL SOLAR UV-Spot plus
JBL ReptilJungle L-U-W Light
JBL ReptilDesert L-U-W Light
JBL ReptilDay
JBL ReptilSpot
JBL SOLAR Reptil Sun T8
JBL SOLAR Reptil Jungle T8
++ high
+ medium
вЂ“ zero
Type of lamp
Light
UV-A
UV-B
Heat
Energy-saving lamp++вЂ“вЂ“вЂ“
Energy-saving lamp + ++++ вЂ“
Energy-saving lamp + ++++ вЂ“
Energy-saving lamp++вЂ“вЂ“вЂ“
Energy-saving lamp + ++++ вЂ“
Energy-saving lamp + ++++ вЂ“
UV-Spot-lamp + ++++++
Metal halide lamp ++++++++
Metal halide lamp ++++++++
Halogen lamp ++вЂ“ вЂ“++
Neodymium lamp +++ вЂ“++
Fluorescent tube + ++++ вЂ“
Fluorescent tube +++вЂ“
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The heating in a terrarium should be dimensioned such that the animals will not be
вЂњroastedвЂќ in the event that the control
technology fails. In other words, a small
terrarium should not be equipped with
an over-dimensional 100 watt heating
cable with a controller, and instead,
should have a small floor heater with
only 15 or 7.5 W. The heating effect of the
lighting must also be taken into account.
As a result, when the lighting is turned off,
the night-time drop in temperature occurs
simultaneously.
to prevent heat loss. Foam pads such as
the JBL Aqua-Pad under the bottom panel
prevent heat emission and especially keep
Tip: The heat emission of a terrarium can the bottom panel from bursting in case the
be reduced вЂ“ and savings in energy costs supporting surface is uneven and there is no
achieved as a result вЂ“ by insulating the side heating mat on the bottom. When placing a
panes with insulating material on the outside heating mat on the outside under the terrarium, though, it is imperative to follow
the applicable instructions in order
to ensure sufficient rear ventilation of
the heating mat. The JBL floor heating mats (JBL TerraTemp) come with
Insulatingmaterial
вЂњfeetвЂќ as spacers.
against heat loss
Insulatingmaterial
against heat loss
A spiny-tailed iguana enjoying the warmth
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Supply of water and moisture
and water care
Aside from light and heat, the drinking water supply, relative humidity and the right
moisture of the substrate are very important
for the animalsвЂ™ well-being. This is because
reptiles and, to a greater degree, thinskinned amphibians are constantly losing
water as a result of respiration, particularly through the skin. Especially amphibians
almost exclusively take water up through
the skin and barely drink at all, in contrast
to other terrarium animals. Therefore, in
addition to cleaning and refilling the water
dish, daily care should also include misting
(spraying) the inside of the terrarium with
water regularly at least once in the morning.
This also applies to desert terrariums. This
is because there is often fog or dew in the
morning hours in regions with high daytime
temperatures and significant decreases in
temperature at night which many animals
use to meet their moisture needs through
the water condensing on their body or on
objects in their environment.
Some species of animals e.g. chameleons
prefer moving water. Young animals donвЂ™t
need more than the water drops that collect
on leaves or objects after misting, whereas adult animals often require more. In this
case, it is recommended to add a dripping
system that supplies water over an extended period of time. This way, the animals can
take up as much water as they need. The
dripping water can be supplemented by
occasionally adding vitamins (JBL TerraVit
fluid). The pets can be offered moving water
by putting in a waterfall, e.g. a ready-made
model or room fountain, operated by JBL
ProFlow Mini water pumps or by setting
up a larger-sized waterfall operated by JBL ProFlow Maxi
water pumps complete with
a water reservoir on the
Rain forest stream in northeastern Australia
rear wall. In this case, though, it is important
to assure consistent good quality of water.
Besides this, the substrate of aqua terrariums must be cleaned regularly with a gravel
cleaner such as the JBL AquaEx kit and the
aquarium panes must be cleaned with glass
cleaners such as the JBL Blanki kit. A weekly partial water change with around a third
of the water volume should be done, similar
to an aquarium. Without regular cleaning, a
slew of bacteria which is very detrimental
to the animalsвЂ™ health forms very quickly in
the reservoir of the room fountain or waterfall which often contain but a few litres, and
that in a terrarium climate that is generally
warm to boot.
The water supplied in a terrarium requires
certain measures of care in order to prevent
a murky brew laden with bacteria which can
endanger the animalsвЂ™ health from forming. Care is relatively simple with drinking
vessels: They should be cleaned
and refilled with fresh water daily.
When it comes to larger bodies
of water in a terrarium, e.g. in
combination with a waterfall,
the care required is comparable
It is imperative to do a regular water
change of approx. 30 % every 2 weeks.
The changed water should then always be
adapted to meet the animalsвЂ� needs by using JBL Biotopol T.
If you are keeping turtles, it is urgently recommended to use a very powerful external filter (JBL CristalProfi e) due to the animalsвЂ™ enormous metabolism. In this case,
a model with one number higher than that
recommended for the corresponding water
volume should always be selected. With its
JBL EasyTurtle, JBL offers a product that effectively accelerates the degradation of the
enormous excrements of the turtles, thereby
preventing unpleasant odours. It contains
specially bred cleansing bacteria which are
bound on a mineral granule. This granule is
simply sprinkled into the water part on the
floor or integrated into the substrate.
to that for an aquarium. Please refer to the
JBL brochures, вЂћWhat - How - WhyвЂќ, Nos. 1
and 2, which you will find on the JBL homepage in the download section of Freshwater
Aquatics.
Briefly: After the water part has been filled
with mains water, a water conditioner (JBL
Biotopol T) that can render any chlorine
harmless and absorb harmful substances
such as heavy metals should be added. Internal and external filters from the JBL CristalProfi range can be used to filter the water. Internal filters such as JBL CristalProfi i
100 are suited for small water vessels of up
to 100 litres. External filters from the JBL
CristalProfi e range which are also designed
to save energy are recommended for larger
volumes of water.
Air humidity measurement with the JBL TerraControl Hygrometer
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Ventilation of the terrarium
The need for fresh air and all other
climatic needs vary significantly in accordance with their origin. Nowadays,
the terrarium is usually ventilated
through two air screens mounted on
different sides which prevent stuffy
air from accumulating. Fitting a ventilation grid under the front panes
has the advantage of keeping the
view into the terrarium unobstructed. The air in a terrarium heats up
from the heating mats or cable on
the floor, the lighting and the radiators and then rises subsequently. Some of the warm air escapes
through the ventilation grids, usually
in the top of the terrarium, allowing fresh
air to flow in through the grid under the
front panes. The air circulation helps keep
the panels and furnishings dry. If there is no
ventilation in the lower third of a humid terrarium, stuffy congested air saturated with
moisture forms quickly, causing the front
panes to fog. This is why aquariums are only
suited for keeping animals from dry regions
(e.g. leopard geckos) and not for setting up
a rain forest terrarium unless ventilation slits
are placed near the floor subsequently. If di-
urnal reptiles such as tortoises are kept in
aquariums, large ventilation surfaces in the
cover must stay open as well. This leads to
a high loss of heat and moisture, which is
why aquariums can only be recommended
without reservation for very few animals. In
a terrarium, the optimum moisture can be
achieved by increasing and decreasing the
size of the ventilation openings. The heat
does not escape as quickly and in as large
amounts as from an open aquarium.
Air screen in a terrarium. Vertical air screens have the advantage
that the animals do not crawl around on them as much and run
the risk of getting their claws stuck
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5 Types of terrariums
In the following, we would like to present
two types of terrariums in detail вЂ“ the desert
terrarium and a rainforest terrarium вЂ“ to illustrate the wide range of possible terrarium
types. The paludarium or aqua-terrarium
will also be mentioned as an interesting var-
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iation of the rain forest climate-type terrarium. There are, of course, a whole range of
conceivable combinations of climate types,
which, though, cannot be dealt with in the
space available here. Tips are given on
sources of relevant information.
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6 The desert terrarium
We humans generally think of the desert as
a very hot habitat. When we take a closer look, though, we find that the habitats
of reptiles in the desert are characterised
by very high fluctuations in temperature,
depending on where the animals are. At
night, temperatures drop quite dramatically. Desert animals deliberately alternate between warm, sunny areas and cooler, shady
places in their habitat in order to reach and
maintain the temperature they need for
metabolic processes and typical behaviour
(courtship display, territorial battles, etc.).
It should be noted that desert animals in
particular also need localised (!!) places with
temperatures of 50вЂ“60 В°C in a terrarium,
although they do not spend all day there.
It goes without saying that the time spent
under the source of heat is also influenced
by the air temperature and wind movement
in their natural habitat. In the spring when
air temperatures are cool and the winds are
strong, they often need to bask in the sun
for extended lengths of time to reach their
preferred temperature. In contrast, they
avoid sunlight in the summer when the air
temperature is 38 В°C and there is no wind
in order to not overheat above their optimal
temperature (from 35вЂ“42 В°C in many desert
species). Therefore, the irregular distribution
of heat is a very important factor in heating
a terrarium. The animals must always be
able to move to cooler places when they
have warmed up sufficiently. By the careful
selection of technical equipment and their
use (e.g. never cover the entire floor of a terrarium with a heating system), the terrarium
keeper must ensure that climate gradients
are created in the terrarium rather than a
uniform sauna climate. Setting a temperature gradient in the terrarium is especially
important in this context. No reptile can survive a core temperature of 48 В°C.
A desert terrarium can be set up as follows: Any kind of sand is suitable as a floor
covering. JBL offers red, yellow and white
sand under the name of TerraSand. JBL
TerraSand red is supplied damp and can be
shaped while it is being spread. After drying, it hardens to a certain degree, thereby
permitting burrowing animals to dig caves.
Depending on the animalsвЂ™ needs, the ter-
Girdled lizard
Thick tail scorpion
Dab lizard
Collared lizard
Rainbow lizard
rarium can be structured with stone constructions with or without caves. Stone
constructions should be glued together
in the interest of the safety of the animals
and the glass. This can be done by using
non-toxic aquarium silicone such as JBL
AquaSil. Weight may pose a problem with
larger-sized stone constructions in a large
terrarium. Stone imitations made of plastic
which can be found in specialist shops are
recommended in this case. Dry woods are
also well suited as decorations in desert terrariums. Appropriate plants such as succulents or similar complete the picture. Cacti
should only be in the form of imitates made
of plastic due to the potential risk of injury.
In general, live plants barely stand a chance
of survival if there are larger-sized, physically
active animal species in the terrarium. Plastic imitations which are available in specialist shops are also well suited in this setting.
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A terrarium for sun-loving
tortoises
can principally be set up similar to a desert terrarium. However, the floor covering should NOT consist of sand. Tortoises need a large surface to move around.
The floor surface should be covered with
an approx. 2 cm thick layer of JBL TerraBark. A cover can be produced with
a large bent piece of cork. Stones and
stone plates can be placed in the terrarium, but they must be without sharp edges. A heat lamp and a heat rock offer the
required heat and are quickly recognised
as a favourite spot. A drinking bowl (JBL
ReptilBar) and a food bowl for vegetarian
food should be provided in a sufficiently
large size. Please refer to the relevant literature and/or consult a specialist retailer
for further details.
Light for the desert terrarium
The desert habitat is marked by its extreme
amount of light. The ultraviolet light of the
sun can reach the ground and the animals
unchecked. Accordingly, desert animals
need very bright light with a high concentration of ultraviolet light. The JBL SOLAR
Reptil Sun fluorescent tube supplies 36 %
UV-A and 8 % UV-B, the suitable intensive
light for a flat desert terrarium. As fluorescent tubes with a high UV concentration
only emit relatively little light in the visible
range, a combination of full-spectrum tubes
with a high concentration of visible light is
urgently recommended. JBL SOLAR Reptil Jungle is the appropriate option here. It
offers ample light of full-spectrum quality in
the visible range with a low concentration of
UV, namely 2 % UV-A and 0.5 % UV-B. A
desert terrarium with a depth of approx. 50
2x JBL SOLAR Reptil Jungle
2x JBL SOLAR Reptil Sun with reflector
cm can by all means be provided with suitable lighting by using 1вЂ“2 JBL SOLAR Reptil
Sun tubes and 2вЂ“3 JBL SOLAR Reptil Jungle tubes. It is imperative to mount the JBL
SOLAR Reptil Sun inside the terrarium without having glass panes between the tubes
and the animals blocking light. This is so the
animals can effectively utilise the ultraviolet
light. Otherwise, protection in the form of a
wire screen can be mounted so the animals
will not come into contact with the tube.
Metal halide lamps which also produce ultraviolet radiation and heat in addition to
visible light, are even better than fluorescent
lamps. JBL ReptilDesert L-U-W provides
terrarium keepers with the best technical
solution currently available for desert terrarium lighting that meets the natural needs of
desert inhabitants.
Incidentally, invertebrates such as spiders
and scorpions do not require any ultraviolet
light, which can even be harmful to them.
Here, JBL ReptilDesert or Jungle Daylight
are the best option (energy-saving lamps
without ultra-violet radiation).
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Heating in the desert terrarium
As already mentioned, desert animals associate heat with light, so that they automatically seek light spots to warm up. At the
same time, a terrarium must also offer cool
spots to where the animals can retreat after they have warmed up sufficiently. This is
easier to do in a larger-sized terrarium than
in a small one, which heats up completely
within a relatively short period of time. Here
is a suggestion for arranging heating means
in a desert terrarium: Half of the floor can be
covered with a JBL TerraTemp heating mat.
The heating mat should never be placed in
the middle. This is so the animals can retreat
to the other half of the floor to find cooler
temperatures. On the other hand, sun worshippers who like to burrow have the option
Frilled-neck lizard
of retreating from the heat by
burrowing.
A spot light (halogen
light with a reflector) is
installed on the side with
the heating mat to provide both
heat and the necessary light.
Again, it should not be installed
in the middle, but instead, facing
the side panel. As an added benefit, spotlights with colour-corrected glass
also provide very natural appearing light
with good colour rendering properties. This
arrangement creates different temperature
zones from hot to temperate and unheated
ground. These in turn permits the animals
to seek different temperature zones at will,
similar to their natural surroundings.
ly with JBL TempSet (heat-resistant fittings
made of Space Shuttle material). Red light
bulbs or weak LEDs serve as moderate
lighting for observing the animals at night.
Crepuscular animals or nocturnal animals
such as leopard geckos can find warming places on the JBL ReptilTemp heating
stones, which ensure an even distribution of
heat in the stone. The surface of the stone
heats up to a moderate 30вЂ“45 В°C. The JBL
ReptiHeat Ceramic heat lamps with the appropriate wattage are well suited as a source
of radiation heat if they are installed properSpotlight
Floor heating (heating mat)
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7 The rain forest terrarium
We automatically associate the term вЂњrain forest terrariumвЂќ with a jungle behind glass along with high humidity
or high temperatures that more or less remain constant.
Our concept here does not deviate as much from reality
as it does when it comes to desert terrariums. In reality,
the characteristic climate factors of a rain forest terrarium
comprise relatively high temperatures of 25вЂ“30 В°C with
mild cooling-off at night and relatively high humidity between 70 and 90 %. The level of the required humidity
and temperature may vary from one species to the other.
Obtaining corresponding information likewise forms a basis for successful reptile keeping that meets the individual
needs of the species.
JBL TerraBasis or JBL TerraBark is ideally suited as a substrate.
Rainforest terrariums should be generously planted.
Please inform yourself as to which plants are suited for
the terrarium climate you have selected. For example, if
you plan to keep animals with adhesive pads (e.g. day
geckos), the leaves of the plants should have smooth
surfaces. Otherwise, the animals will adhere to the glass
panes most of the time instead. The weight of the animals
should also be taken into consideration when selecting
the plants. Plastic plants should be used if you have relatively heavy animals such as tree pythons, which would
crush live plants. With the JBL TerraPlanta range, JBL offers a few attractive plastic variants for this purpose.
Water elements can also be integrated into the terrarium.
In this case, it is important to make sure that the animals
wonвЂ�t drown accidentally. The water should be kept shallow and have many places where the animals can easily
get out. With some terrarium inhabitants, the terrarium
shouldnвЂ™t have any water elements whatsoever. Please
consult your specialist dealer for further information. There
is no need for a drinking bowl in a rain forest terrarium, as
the animals cover their water needs with water droplets
formed by the humidity. Water falls can also be integrated
into the terrarium. Not only are they decorative, they also
effectively increase the moisture in the air. For example,
chameleons prefer moving water as their source of water.
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All kinds of moisture-resistant branches or cork bark
are suited as structuring
elements in a rain forest terrarium. Wood roots sold for
use in aquariums (e.g. JBL
Mopani, Opuwa or Mangrove) are ideally suited, as
they wonвЂ™t get damaged by Dwarf day gecko
moisture. Branches decorated with air plants (bromeliads) are an eye-catcher
in any rain forest terrarium.
The side panels and rear
panel can also be included
when setting up the terrarium. This may be done by
gluing flat stones, plant el- Dyeing poison frog
ements made of coconut
fibre or your own creations
made of processed Styrofoam covered with a primer
and paint to the panels later
on. You can let your imagination run wild when setting
up a rain forest terrarium.
At the same time, though, Boa Constrictor
you must always bear the
animalsвЂ™ needs and requirements for easy cleaning in
mind.
Green iguana
Centipedes
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The aquatic terrarium
or paludarium
The aquatic terrarium or paludarium (lat.
Palus = swamp) is basically a rain forest
terrarium combined with an aquarium.
Breathtaking landscapes with waterfalls
and streams can be built in large paludarium. The typical care, furnishings and technical equipment required for an aquarium
also apply for the aquatic section of the
paludarium. This subject is dealt with in
detail in the JBL how-to booklet, вЂњSetting
up an AquariumвЂќ.
For turtles:
An aquarium with a large floor surface and
low height is suitable. The depth of the
water should correspond approximately
to the length of the turtlesвЂ™ shell. Good
quality of water can be achieved by filtering the water with an internal filter (JBL
CristalProfi i) which can also be mounted inside the tank. Fresh tap water must
be added to a water conditioner (JBL
Biotopol T) which neutralises all of the
harmful substances in the tap water.
The aquatic section is often difficult to
plant, because the turtles like to eat a lot
of plants. The terrestrial section must be
set up so the animals can climb up easily
and provide enough space for all the animals at the same time. A terrestrial section can be made of cork, wood or rocks
as well. A heat source should be mounted
at a sufficient distance over the terrestrial
part. Swamp plants are very well suited
as decorations, even if the animals may
nibble on the leaves occasionally. The
water temperature of around 25 В°C can
be maintained constant by an automatic
heating element (JBL ProTemp). One-third
of the water in the aquatic turtle terrarium
should be changed weekly. JBL Sansibar
River or medium-grained quartz gravel are
recommended as a substrate.
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Light for rain forest terrariums
and aquatic terrariums
(JBL TempSet Unit L-U-W) are imperative
when using metal halide lamps.
Lighting options with higher ultra-violet concentrations (JBL ReptilJungle UV 310 or JBL
ReptilJungle L-U-W 70 W) should always be
selected for animals that live in more open
areas of the rain forest or next to water,
Sufficient light of full-spectrum quality, in
particular, is needed for the numerous
plants in a rain forest terrarium to grow.
This can be achieved in an ideal manner by
using a suitable number of
JBL SOLAR ReptilJungle
tubes. As the abundant
vegetation in a rain forest
1x JBL SOLAR Reptil Sun
blocks the sunвЂ™s rays, animals from the rain forest,
especially amphibians, only
need a comparatively small
amount of ultraviolet light.
The small UV concentration of JBL SOLAR Reptil
Jungle is ideally suited for
this setting.
Metal halide lamps such as
JBL ReptilJungle L-U-W
provide the best lighting for
1x JBL SOLAR Reptil Sun
a rain forest terrarium with
diurnal animals which require ultra-violet light. They
supply appropriate ultra-violet radiation and heat to
meet the specific needs of
the species in the terrarium in addition to a sunlight
simulating full spectrum.
Special electronic ballasts
2x JBL SOLAR Reptil Jungle
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such as turtles
or tree-dwelling
species which actively seek sunlight
when necessary.
JBL also offers installation kits
for lamps in terrariums with four
different variations. As fittings are always
mounted from the outside through the lid,
there is also a version available with narrow
Winsta connectors that fit through a small
hole of 2.2 cm (JBL TempSet connect). A
version with a joint (JBL TempSet angle) enables the installation of lamps that can be
bent. UV-Spots, though, may not be bent
and must always be mounted vertically. Always make sure to check an installation kit
for absolute heat resistance in order to prevent any danger of overheating/fire. The JBL
TempSets are all made of genuine SpaceShuttle material which cannot be damaged
by heat.
JBLвЂ™s range includes the JBL TempProtect
lamp shade with a protective screen to protect the animals and the terrarium keeper
from painful contacts.
Young basilisks
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Heating in rain forest terrariums
and aquatic terrariumsm
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вЂњMildвЂќ floor heating systems such as JBL
TerraTemp are ideal for maintaining a relatively constant temperature in a rain forest
terrarium.
They cause tropical plants to develop socalled вЂњwarmвЂќ feet, which encourages
growth. The lighting also helps to heat the
rain forest terrarium from above. In larger-sized terrariums, there is also the option
of placing additional heating pads on the
outside of lateral surfaces which are not already covered by decorations from the inside if the desired temperature has not been
reached. If larger-sized aquatic sections
with or without a waterfall are integrated in
the terrarium, an aquarium heating element
(JBL ProTemp s) is highly recommended in
the aquatic section. If turtles or other tropical sun worshippers are being kept, a spotlight should also be installed as a light heat
source for basking in the sun on the terrestrial land section.
The animals donвЂ™t become active until the temperature is right
Heating mat
Aquarium heater
Floor heating (heating mat)
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8 Feeding the terrarium animals
In order to keep terrarium pets healthy, it is
vital that they are fed in accordance with the
needs of the particular species. This is the
only way to avoid deficiencies e.g. rickets or
illnesses caused by malnutrition (fatty liver,
renal gout). It is important to know the natural eating habits of the animals in order to
provide a balanced diet. In a terrarium, many
omnivores or opportunists especially like to
eat types of food which they would rarely find
in the wild, or only at certain times of the year.
For example, some herbivores will also eat
live food. If terrarium pets are given fully atyp-
Egg snake eating a quail egg
ical food, for example, toast bread soaked in
milk, cooked pasta, minced meat or cat food,
a surprising number are certain to greedily devour this. However, not everything that
the terrarium animals like to eat is good for
their health. The reason why large common
iguana do not eat cat food in the rainforest is
not that the tins are hard to open, but simply
because there is none there. Simply giving
the animals their favourite food (he just loves
to eat it) for convenience or out of excessive
care is the wrong way to feed.
How often should the
animals be fed?
There is no simple general answer to this
question. The amount of food to give per
meal and the intervals between feeds can
vary widely according to the species. Of
course, young animals usually need to be
fed daily in the first few weeks, whereas
adults only have to be fed 2-3 times a week.
Depending on their age, snakes only need
food at very long intervals, whereas the small
colourful tree-climbing frogs (Dendrobatidae)
develop serious problems after only a few
days without food. The amount of food given should also be suitable for the pet. Many
animals eat ahead so-to-speak so they will
be ready for the annual dry season in their
natural habitat when food becomes scarce.
Of course, they are not aware that there will
be no food shortage in the terrarium and, as
a result, do not stop eating ahead when their
owner constantly feeds them too generously.
This is why desert animals are at a far greater risk of developing fatty degeneration than
rainforest animals. Overfed animals become
sluggish, their sex organs may become fatty, leading to sterility, or they may even die
from organ failure, e.g. when their liver stops
functioning because too much fat has been
stored.
Food for carnivores
Most terrarium animals are вЂњanimal eatersвЂќ,
so-called because they eat whole, live animals. As they are вЂњprogrammedвЂќ to particular stimuli, such as the movement of the live
food or, in the case of snakes, the warmth
of the small mammal or bird serving as the
Blue-tongued skinks love live food
victim, they can rarely be trained to accept
substitute food, with few exceptions. Snakes
can often be successfully brought to accept
dead prey if it is warmed to 37вЂ“40 В°C (microwave) before being offered as food.
Nowadays, specialist pet shops offer a wide
range of live food animals e.g. small mammals, grasshoppers, cockroaches, crickets,
house crickets, flies, fruit flies, springtails,
worms, mosquito larvae, wax worms or
crustaceans. Compared with the vast range
available in the wild, this is still a very moderate selection. To avoid deficiency symptoms,
the type of food animals purchased should
be changed frequently instead of buying just
one kind. Last, but not least, the food animals that are purchased should be improved
by feeding with high-grade food prior to being fed to your terrarium pets. This can be
done by feeding them up with high-grade
A green tree python devouring a rat
food mixtures such as JBL TerraCrick, bran,
herbs, fruit, vegetables and minerals, which
significantly improves their nutritional value.
Caution: You can NOT recognise the nutritional value of food animals from the outside!
Namely, the herbs, minerals and dietary fibres which a cricket eats shortly before being fed, are indirectly eaten along with the
вЂњstuffedвЂќ insect by a carnivore which would
normally not give vegetarian food a second
glance. For those who donвЂ™t want to touch
the food animals or risk getting bitten by their
terrarium pets when they bite their prey can
use a pair of long pincers (JBL P1 and P2
AquaTerra Tools) to offer the live feed.
In summer, the menu offered to insect eaters
can be improved and broadened to include
meadow plankton which you can gather
yourself. Of course, these should not be
picked from areas with intensive agricultural
cultivation using herbicides or similar. Likewise, protected species should be released if
caught. Obtaining prior permission from the
property owner may prevent trouble.
Tip: If, despite careful handling, a food cricket should escape, any free-roaming вЂћcreepy
crawliesвЂњ can easily be caught by non-toxic
means such as a glue sheet or a baited trap,
JBL LimCollect.
Some carnivores also like green food
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Food for vegetarians
Food for turtles
Most pond turtles and other turtles are
omnivorous, usually with a preference for
anything вЂњanimalвЂќ. Fish and any kind of
aquatic creature are among the favourite
prey. Now and then, a dead fish is devoured. Turtles also like to eat some
aquatic plants and other вЂњgreeneryвЂќ. In
contrast to most other terrarium animals,
pond turtles and other turtles also eat
вЂњdead foodвЂќ and can therefore readily be
fed with dry food. JBL sells the widest
range of turtle food that is specially formulated to meet the specific needs of
turtles in terms of nutrition and physiology
and even takes account of the animalsвЂ™
sizes. Dried fish and crustaceans, along
with algae, are the main ingredients.
JBL Turtle Food, a mixture of freshwater
shrimp, other crustaceans and insects, is
the classic amongst the food products.
JBL Agil, a food in the form of floating
sticks, and JBL Tortil, food tablets which
sink in water, add variety to the diet. JBL
Energil was specially developed for large,
fully-grown pond turtles. It contains whole
dried fish and crustaceans that turtles are
unable to swallow in one piece, which encourages their natural feeding habits. And
finally, there are JBL Rugil and JBL ProBaby for smaller turtles and baby turtles.
Pets which are solely or primarily vegetarian, e.g. common iguana, chuckwallas
or European tortoises, can also be fed with
meadow plants (such as dandelion, clover, ribwort plantain), various salad plants
and sprouting seeds, chopped vegetables
or dried herb mixtures, straw and Lucerne
pellets in a terrarium. JBL offers three high-
Tortoises and iguanas eating meadow herbs
grade readymade foods for vegetarian terrarium pets, JBL IGUVERT for iguana and
JBL AGIVERT and JBL Herbil for tortoises.
These foods intentionally contain only vegetable ingredients with a high fibre content
and only little protein. Spiny-tailed lizards
can also be fed various seeds, e.g. from the
bird food shelves. As a rule, animals which
are distinctly plant-eating need low-protein
food that is rich in fibre and high in roughage
to remain healthy.
first weeks). Vitamins such as JBL Tortoise
Sun can be administered with the food. This
can be done by dripping a few drops on
the food sticks, making sure to observe the
dosage instructions, and then waiting until
they have been absorbed. When giving any
vitamins, it is always important to follow the
dosage instructions, as an overdose (hypervitaminosis) causes organ damage.
Vitamins and minerals
When food animals are purchased, they
should always be coated with powder consisting of the right vitamin-mineral mixture
for the age of the pet before they are fed.
A vitamin-mineral mixture such as JBL TerraVit powder can be placed in a suitable
container e.g. the JBL CrickBox and the
desired amount of food animals added.
Next, shake the whole mixture hard until
the food animals are fully вЂњbreadedвЂќ with
the mixture. Then, they can be fed to the
terrarium animals. Young animals in the
growth phase still need more vitamins such
as JBL TerraVit powder than adult animals,
which can be fed food animals that are only
coated with calcium e.g. JBL MicroCalcium every so often. In addition, a few drops
of a fluid vitamin solution e.g. JBL TerraVit
fluid can be mixed into the drinking water
to prevent deficiency symptoms. If certain
animals such as snakes are only fed thawed
food animals, it is recommended to supplement the vitamin content of the food by
squeezing some vitamin drops such as JBL
TerraVit fluid into the thawed food animals
shortly before they are fed, as vitamins are
gradually destroyed when food is kept frozen for a long period of time. JBL Tortoise
Sun Terra is specially formulated for tortoises. It is mixed into the animalsвЂ™ drinking
water or bath water (young tortoises should
by all means be bathed once a week in the
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9 Terrarium care
Cleaning
Of course, the time spent daily cleaning a
terrarium primarily depends on the type of
and number of animals being kept. Snakes
that only need to be fed every 2-3 weeks
or single animals generally produce far less
dirt than animals that need to be fed daily
or large groups, such as the hundreds of
young frogs which need to be reared when
breeding frogs. A terrarium should not be
overloaded with decorative objects to the
point of confusion and the fittings and decorations should be practical and removable so that a terrarium can be kept clean
with no trouble. The growth on the glass
panes of aquarium tanks for aquatic amphibians e.g. axolotl or clawed frogs can be
removed by algae magnets, JBL Floaty, or
door handle cleaners, JBL Aqua-T-Handy,
similar to a fish aquarium. JBLвЂ™s microfibre cloth (& sponge), JBL WishWash T,
is very effective here, as it doesnвЂ�t spread
dirt and instead removes it. Dried food remains and excrement in dry terrariums can
be vacuumed easily or collected with a pair
of pincers such as JBL AquaTerra Tool and
tongs such as JBL CombiFix. In wetland terrariums, they usually have to be вЂњspooned
outвЂќ with some surrounding substrate. Excrement sticking to decorative objects can
usually be removed with a brush under
hot water. The glass panes should not be
cleaned with aggressive chemicals, as residues can cause poisoning. A brush, sponges, blade cleaners and luke-warm water will
do to remove any subborn dirt. Unsightly limescale rings should be removed with gentle вЂњbiologicalвЂќ cleaners such as JBL BioClean T glass cleaner. Only a few minutes
cleaning each day are adequate to guaran-
JBL WishWash
JBL Clean T
JBL Spongi
tee proper hygienic conditions for your pets
in their terrarium or aquarium. If cleaning is
put off too long, the terrarium or aquarium
may have to be emptied completely and refilled, and there may even be unnecessary
losses.
The usual cleaning procedure for aquariums
should be followed for larger-sized water
tanks, both with and without a waterfall in a
rainforest terrarium: See the вЂњWhat вЂ“ Why вЂ“
How 1 and 2вЂќ JBL brochures.
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Pincers like JBL AquaTerra Tool or tongs
like JBL CombiFix can be used to remove
excrement remains, dead food animals or
other items you do not wish to touch with
your bare hands.
Nets such as the JBL fish net are convenient for catching agile animals in the water or
terrarium, or even in a room, without harming them.
JBL CombiFix
Thermometers such as the JBL Digital
Thermometer and hygrometers are used to
check the climate values in a terrarium.
Objects can be disinfected using 70 % alcohol. The object to be cleaned should be
completely immersed in the alcohol and
left to soak for at least 5 minutes. Nets can
also be soaked in a bucket containing JBL
Desinfekt.
Terrarium locks, i.e. JBL TerraSafe, can be
positioned between the sliding panes to
prevent any unauthorised persons, such as
small children or even animals, from opening the terrarium. The JBL ShiRo magnetic
terrarium lock which does not require a key
and uses several locking plates is very practical. A single magnet can be used to open
and close multiple terrariums.
JBL TerraControl Solar
JBL AquaTerra Tool P1
JBL Shiro
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10 Health
Terrarium pets can also become ill. For one,
newly acquired pets may be infected with
germs or parasites. Oftentimes, diseases
only break out some time after the animals
have been purchased, as changes of habitat are stressful. If climatic conditions in a
new terrarium are not optimum, this may
also weaken the immune system and cause
a shift in balance between the host and the
germs, leading to an outbreak of disease. If
the pets show any external signs of change,
or any noticeable changes in behaviour, a
vet with experience in herpetology must be
consulted without delay. As different germs
or parasites can produce similar symptoms,
clear diagnosis of the cause of the disease
can only be made after precise tests have
been carried out. Tests also indicate the
resistance of the germs, so that the most
effective medicine can be prescribed for the
treatment. In general, the sooner treatment
is started, the better the chances of a cure.
Once a petвЂ�s reserves have been exhausted
or its physical decline has reached an advanced stage, even major efforts to restore
the animalвЂ™s strength will no longer help.
Selecting the animals
Pets should be examined carefully
before purchase in order to keep the
risk of disease down to an absolute
minimum. The following points should
be kept in mind:
вЂў Checking the mouth:
The mouth should be closed and free
of foam or slimy films.
вЂў Checking the eyes:
Shedding should be complete, the eyes
should not be too deep in the sockets.
вЂў Checking the skin:
Check for wounds, boils and other
irregularities.
вЂў Checking the feet:
Check the toes and feet of lizards for
unshed skin which can cause constrictions.
вЂў Checking the shell of a turtle:
Only very young turtles should have
soft shells.
вЂў Checking nutritional condition:
The skin should not have too many
folds and the ribs or vertebrae should
not be too prominent.
вЂў Checking a spider:
It should have all 8 legs. Whitish,
fungus-like areas on the body are suspicious, whereas a вЂњbald patchвЂќ on the
abdomen presents no problem.
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Quarantine
Accordingly, new pets should be kept in
a quarantine tank with optimal nutritional
and climatic conditions first and observed
for a while. During this quarantine period,
samples of excrement should be taken (at
intervals of several days) and submitted
to a veterinarian or a veterinary clinic for
examination, as it is always better to take
precautions than to treat diseased animals,
especially if one has a number of other pets
already. If pathogens or parasites are found
in the faecal matter, the dosage instructions
and duration of medical treatment prescribed by the veterinarian must be adhered
to carefully. Namely, the slogan вЂњmore is betterвЂќ often leads to the loss of pets as a result
of organ failure, while insufficient doses and
premature discontinuation of the treatment
causes the pathogens to become resistant.
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11 Product overview
Food for tortoises & turtles in swamps
JBL Turtle Food
Main food for all water
turtles
JBL Agil
Food sticks for turtles
Suited for desert terrariums
Suited for rainforest terrariums
JBL Calcil
Mineral food sticks for
turtles
JBL ProBaby
Special food for young
turtles
JBL Rugil
Food sticks for small turtles
JBL Gammarus
Clean gammarus
crustaceans
Food for tortoises
JBL Energil
Whole fish and shrimps, in
a natural state
JBL Herbil
Organic green food for
tortoises
JBL Tortil
Food tablets for turtles
JBL Agivert
Pure vegetable food sticks
for tortoises
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Food for lizards
JBL Iguvert
Complete food for iguanas
and other plant-eating
reptiles
JBL MicroCalcium
Calcium powder to sprinkle
on feeder insects
JBL TerraCrick
Food for crickets and other
feeder insects
Vitamins/Minerals
JBL Turtle Sun Aqua
Multivitamin preparation for
turtles
JBL CrickBox
Shaker container to sprinkle
powder on feeder
insects
JBL Tortoise Sun Terra
Multivitamin preparation for
tortoises
Care products
JBL TerraVit Powder
Multivitamins and trace
elements in powder
for terrarium animals
JBL Biotopol T
Water conditioner for the
terrarium
JBL TerraVit fluid
Liquid multivitamin for terrarium animals
JBL Tortoise Shine
Cares for the shell and
controls parasites
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Care products
Lighting вЂ“ Solar Light Tubes T8
JBL EasyTurtle
Removes unpleasant odors
in turtle terrariums
JBL SOLAR ReptilJungle T8
Special terrarium fluorescent tube for rainforest
reptiles
JBL TerraGel
Do-it-yourself water gel for
terrarium animals
JBL SOLAR ReptilSun T8
Special terrarium fluorescent tubes for desert
animals
Lighting
JBL SOLAR UV-Spot plus
UV spotlight with daylight
spectrum
Lighting
JBL RetilSpot Neodym
Neodymium spotlight for
the terrarium
JBL ReptilDay Halogen
Halogen Spotlight for the
terrarium
Lighting вЂ“ Energy-saving lamps
JBL ReptilDesert
Energy-saving lamp for
desert terrariums, three
different versions available
JBL ReptilJungle
Energy-saving lamp for
rainforest terrariums, three
different versions available
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Lighting вЂ“ L-U-W
JBL ReptilDesert L-U-W
Light
L-U-W sun lamp for desert
terrariums
JBL ReptilJungle L-U-W
Light
L-U-W solar lamp for rainforest terrariums
JBL TempSet angle+connect
Installation kit with a joint
and connector for lamps in
terrariums
JBL TempSet Unit L-U-W
Installation kit for metal
halide L-U-W lights in
terrariums
Heating
Lighting вЂ“ Accessories
JBL TempSet basic
Installation kit for lamps in
terrariums
JBL ReptilHeat
Ceramic heat radiator
(dimmer radiator) for the
terrarium
JBL TempProtect
Lamp shade with protective
screen
JBL TempSet angle
Jointed installation kit for
lamps in terrariums
JBL TempSet connect
Installation kit with a connector for metal halide
JBL TerraTemp
Heater mat for the terrarium
JBL ReptilTemp
Heating stone for the
terrarium
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Accessories вЂ“ miscellaneous
JBL TerraSafe
Keylock for terrarium panes
JBL FeedingRock
Dispensing stone for live
feeder insects
JBL Shiro
Magnetic terrarium lock
without a key
JBL ReptilBar
Natural-looking food and
water containers
Accessories вЂ“ cleaning
JBL TerraControl
Thermometer & hygrometer
JBL WishWash (T)
Innovative terrarium
cleaning cloth + sponge
JBL TerraControl Solar
Solar-powered thermometer & hygrometer
JBL Clean T
Glass cleaner for terrarium
glass
JBL NoBang
Door stops for terrarium
glass panes
JBL Spongi
Aquarium cleaning sponge
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Accessories decoration
JBL TerraPlanta
Amazonischer
Philodendron
Plastic hanging plants for
the terrarium
JBL Cork Bark
Tunnel-shaped bark as
decoration
JBL AquaSil transparent
Silicon for the aquarium
and terrarium
JBL TerraPlanta
Canabis
Plastic hanging plants for
the terrarium
JBL TerraPlanta
Casuarina
Plastic hanging plants for
the terrarium
JBL TerraPlanta
Congo Efeu
Plastic hanging plants for
the terrarium
JBL TerraPlanta
Madagassischer Bambus
Plastic hanging plants for
the terrarium
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Materials for the bottom of the terrarium
JBL TerraBasis
Indian python/regal python, corn snake,
pilot black snake, Arizona king snake, water
agama, mountain dragon, anolis, common
iguana, garter snake, tortoise, tree frog, toad,
dart frog, red-bellied toad, hairy mygalomorph,
emperor scorpion, Madagascar gecko, chameleon
JBL TerraCoco
Giant boa and python species, large monitor
species, large water agama, large common
iguana
JBL TerraCoco Compact
Dry as for TerraCoco,
wet as for TerraBasis
JBL TerraCoco Humus
Indian python/regal python, corn snake,
pilot black snake, Arizona king snake, water
agama, mountain dragon, anolis, common
iguana, garter snake, tortoise, tree frog, toad,
dart frog, red-bellied toad, hairy mygalomorph,
emperor scorpion, Madagascar gecko, chameleon
JBL TerraWood
Giant boa and python species, large monitor
species, large teju, large water agama, large
common iguana
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Materials for the bottom of the terrarium
JBL TerraSand вЂ“ white
Bearded dragon, leopard lizard, rubber
snake and Turkish sand boa, horned toad,
common agama, desert iguana, spiny lizard,
ridge-tailed monitor, mastigure, rainbow
curly-tailed lizard, desert scorpion
JBL TerraSand вЂ“ yellow; red
Bearded dragon, leopard lizard, rubber snake
and turkish sand boa, horned toad, common
agama, desert iguana, spiny lizard, ridge-tailed
monitor, mastigure, rainbow curly-tailed lizard,
desert scorpion
JBL TerraBark вЂ“ pinion bark 2-10 mm
Indian python/regal python, corn snake,
pilot black snake, Arizona king snake, water
agama, mountain dragon, anolis, common
iguana, garter snake, tortoise, tree frog, toad,
dart frog, red-bellied toad, hairy mygalomorph,
emperor scorpion, Madagascar gecko, chameleon
JBL TerraBark вЂ“ pinion bark 10-20 mm
Arizona king snake, water agama, mountain
dragon, anolis, common iguana, garter snake,
tortoise, tree frog, toad, dart frog, red-bellied
toad, hairy mygalomorph, emperor scorpion,
Madagascar gecko, chameleon
JBL TerraBark вЂ“ pinion bark 20-30 mm
Boas, pythons, water agamas, monitors, common iguanas and large tortoises
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Impressions from JBL Expeditiones & Workshops
Philippines 2007
Tanzania 2010
Costa Rica 2012
Brasil 2009
Mexico 2012
Galapagos 2012
French Guyana 2004
Philippines 2007
JBL
Tanzania 2010
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Tanzania 2010
Costa Rica 2012
French Guyana 2004
Brasil 2009
French Guyana 2004
Nicaragua 2012
Philippinens2007
Galapagos 2012
You can obtain more information on
www.JBL.de
GB
or directly from your specialist shop.
Art.NO. 9622610 V02
terrariums on the JBL homepage at
www.jbl.de